My life in State College: Boosters

Sick no more! Thank goodness...I went to the doctor the other day and she told me that it was a negative for strep (whew) so I've been waiting it out and today I finally feel a lot better. Boost #1...

Boost #2 is an actual boost by way of a booster shot that the doctor forced upon me at the same appointment :) Ok, she didn't really force it, I asked. I realized not long ago that it's probably been 10+ years since my last one. Mom scanned and emailed my vaccination records...and truthfully (cringe) it might have been 19 years since the last one. Ack! I might have had one in college that I didn't note down, but I simply don't recall. In any case, I got boosted. My arm is not enjoying this, however, at least now I won't die if a rusty nail happens to take refuge in my skin.

Boost #3 I lost a pound (or maybe more, hard to tell since I have weighed myself in the morning and afternoon at various times. Anyhoo. The balance plan is working...1290 cals a day, more if I work out. Since I've been sick, I can't work out (other than a brisk walk to and from school)...but I've found it not even too difficult to stick to just 1200. Plus, I'm honestly not as hungry as I thought I'd be. Now and again I crave Chili's, but overall it feels really good. Since I'm banking anywhere from 500-700 cals a day through eating less/exercise, I see nothing wrong with having a day every couple weeks where I can have a treat of some kind ;)

Boost #4 I love my kitty. He is a warm purring bundle of cuteness. Lame? Yes. But awesome? Double yes!

My little Nittany...tiger?

That'll do pig. That'll do.

-J